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DONNELLEY WMA
Savage Backwater Restoration
Purpose: To restore management capability (300 acres) on
an existing freshwater impoundment within Donnelley WMA by replacing one non-functional
water control structure, installing an additional structure and excavating
15,000' of existing internal ditches. Improved management will result in a
floating pad plant community and submersed aquatic vegetation attractive to
wood ducks and ring-necked ducks. The area is managed by South Carolina Dept.
of Natural Resources.
Location: The project is located on Donnelley WMA in Colleton
County approximately 7.2 miles south of Green Pond, SC. The project is part
of the Old Chehaw River watershed.
Acres Impacted: 300 acres
Habitat Types: Semi-permanent freshwater wetland
Floating pad and submersed aquatic plant community
Partners: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
SC Department of Natural Resources
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Timeline: Construction was initiated in 2001 and completed
in fall 2002
DU Contact:
Craig LeSchack
Director of Conservation Programs
South Atlantic Field Office
3896 Leeds Ave.
Charleston, SC 29405
843-745-9127
cleschack@ducks.org
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